News Archive - 2015

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Lamar Dodd Open House

One of the most interesting, constantly changing and thorough-going testaments to the making of, study of and enjoyment of art is our Lamar Dodd School of Art. And tonight, the Dodd throws open its doors for an Open House to celebrate the Spotlight on the Arts festival: Well now is your chance for the full Dodd experience! Come out and explore the work of students and artists at the various Dodd facilities, including demonstration and talks on…

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Bara named Boyd UGA Foundation Professor

Congratulations to director of choral activities Daniel Bara, who has been named the John D. Boyd UGA Foundation Professor in Choral Music: The appointment was approved by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia at its Oct. 15 meeting. Bara oversees seven university choral ensembles—including the UGA Hodgson Singers and the University Chorus—as well as the graduate choral conducting program in the Hodgson School. He also is the…

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Inspiring Art [Student]

All along, Beaver's ultimate goal was to get a college degree, but the military was its own sort of education. The mural is terrific, but Beavers' inspiring determination, talent and experience provide great perspective on our current society. That UGA plays such a big part in her dreams and goals humbles and honors every aspiration we have about what the flagship public university is all about. Great story about an inspiring student pursing…

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Joye at BLUE Ocean Film Festival

Formerly Chief Scientist of NOAA, Dr. Earle is a National Geographic Explorer in Residence and was instrumental in adding the oceans layer to Google Earth. Great work, Dr. Joye. The power of film to help address conservation issues worldwide could prove decisive thanks to the tireless efforts of filmmakers, scientists and producers working together to bring attention and support solutions. Image: Samantha Joye with Sylvia Earle, BLUE Film…

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Africa and its Diaspora

The African Studies Institute presents the 4th Annual International Conference on Africa and Its Diaspora (AICAID 2015) from Wednesday, Nov. 11 to Friday, Nov. 13 at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education. The theme for the conference is “Youth, Technology and Knowledge Expansion in Africa and Its Diaspora”: The featured speakers for the conference include William Kisaalita, a professor in the UGA College of Engineering, and Uchenna Amadi-…

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Hodgson Wind Ensemble 'EPIC'

The Hodgson Wind Ensemble (HWE) takes to the Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall stage tonight, Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m. for the November edition of the 2nd Thursday Scholarship concert series: The performance comprises two pieces: David Maslanka’s Symphony No. 8 and Oliver Waespi’s “Audivi Media Nocte.” Maslanka, an American composer born in 1943, is known for powerful, grand compositions, but his Symphony No. 8 stands out even among those. “His…

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Saving Cultural Heritage in Iraq and Syria

A timely archeology lecture on Monday Nov. 16 at 4:30 p.m. in the GMOA: experience a talk straight from current headlines: As the Cradle Crumbles: Islamic State, the destruction of archaeological sites, and saving cultural heritage in Iraq and Syria. The lecturer, archaeologist Tina Greenfield, has worked in archaeological sites in Iraqi Kurdistan, among other Near Eastern sites, researching the earliest empires of the ancient world. She was…

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2015 International Photo & Video Contest Entries

Rose George is an author and journalist. Her journalism has appeared in the Guardian, New York Times, London Review of Books, and many others. Next week offers a great opportunity for students to celebrate and take interest in all that UGA has to offer in terms of study abroad and other international education opportunities. “International Education Week gives us the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the role of international education in…

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UGA à Paris

Our hearts are heavy with grief following the horrible events in Paris on Friday. To keep up with developments, we recommend coverage by the New York Times and the French language daily, Libération. Of course, UGA operates a study abroad program in Paris. UGA à Paris offers a variety of courses from history to geography, communications studies to sociology and international affairs.  A joint Study Abroad program of the …

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Convincing Arguments

The communication studies department held its bi-annual public speaking contest on Thursday, November 12. The evening began with the announcement of this year's Olive M. Cone Scholarship winner, Elizabeth Trent. The Cone Scholarship recognizes the outstanding achievement of a Communication Studies major with a tuition scholarship for the spring semester. Then, the main event: The competition was strong with eleven contestants who…